Let's take a minute to talk about your medication.

This is Steglatro. It helps control diabetes by keeping blood sugar at healthy levels. Over time, Steglatro may protect you from certain health problems that diabetes can cause. 

Steglatro is often taken once daily in the morning. You should take it exactly as your doctor tells you to. You can take it with or without food.

Most people tolerate this medicine well. Common side effects include changes in urination, like needing to go during the night or more often than normal. Women should watch for vaginal yeast infections, and men should watch for yeast infections of the penis. If these should occur, you should seek treatment. If these or other side effects become reasons you want to stop taking Steglatro, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

As with any medicine, rare but more serious side effects can occur. With Steglatro, these could include kidney problems, urinary tract infections and ketoacidosis. To help keep this medicine safe for you, your doctor will follow your condition closely and will order lab tests. You can help avoid amputations by paying close attention to any new pain or sores in your feet or legs. You can help avoid dehydration by drinking plenty of fluids and not drinking much alcohol. You can help avoid low blood sugar by telling your doctor when you have a fever, infection, surgery, or other stress. With Steglatro, it is important for you to read the Medication Guide to know which symptoms to watch for and when to report changes. 

You should always check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking other medications. 

Women should check with their doctors before becoming pregnant or breastfeeding.

For best results with Steglatro, be sure to follow the diet and exercise program that your doctor recommends.